Sateliot Books First All-Spanish Launch for 5G D2D Tritó Satellites
Sateliot has signed its first commercial launch contract with PLD Space, securing a dedicated 2027 mission aboard the MIURA 5 launcher to deploy two next-generation Tritó satellites into low Earth orbit.
The agreement marks what the companies describe as the first fully Spanish private space mission, spanning manufacturing, launch, operations and commercialisation. Beyond the national milestone, the deal is strategically significant for Europe’s emerging direct-to-device (D2D) ecosystem.
Each Tritó satellite, weighing around 160kg, is designed to expand Sateliot’s 5G-based non-terrestrial network capabilities. The new-generation platform increases payload power and capacity, supporting both NB-IoT connectivity and higher-bandwidth 5G D2D services for mobile units including data, voice and video. The satellites are positioned to serve critical communications use cases in defence, civil protection and security, as well as commercial IoT markets.
By opting for a dedicated launch rather than a rideshare mission, Sateliot secures greater control over orbit parameters and deployment timing, a competitive advantage as it builds out its European 5G NR-NTN constellation.
MIURA 5, PLD Space’s reusable two-stage small satellite launcher, is designed to provide tailored orbital services while strengthening European launch sovereignty. For Sateliot, the move aligns with its broader ambition to deliver standards-based, 3GPP-compliant D2D connectivity under European control — positioning its constellation as a resilient complement to terrestrial mobile networks when ground infrastructure is unavailable or compromised.
The 2027 mission represents a key step in scaling Sateliot’s direct-to-device roadmap, reinforcing Spain’s growing role in Europe’s satellite-to-mobile ecosystem.